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Throughout the world, there are phoneticians who have been
influenced by the teaching, research, and writings of John Laver.
Many have worked with him personally, and most of the contributors
to this book are people with whom he has had special links or whose
involvement represents an appreciation of the breadth of Laver's
interests. While the book is meant to be a tribute to John Laver,
the topics have been chosen to provide an overview of some key
issues in phonetics, with illuminating contributions from some of
the most influential academics in the field. Contributing to this
festschrift are William Hardcastle, Janet Mackenzie Beck, Peter
Ladefoged, John J. Ohala, F. Gibbon, Anne Cutler, Mirjam Broersma,
Helen Fraser, Peter F. MacNeilage, Barbara L. Davis, R. E. Asher,
E. L. Keane, G. J. Docherty, P. Foulkes, Janet Fletcher, Catherine
Watson, John Local, Ailbhe Ni Chasaide, Christer Gobl, John H.
Esling, Jimmy G. Harris, and Francis Nolan.
The book is designed as an introduction to the scientific study of
speech. No prior knowledge of phonetics is assumed. As far as
mathematical knowlege is concerned, all that is assumed is a
knowledge of simple arithmetic and as far as possible concepts are
dealt with on an intuitive rather than mathematical level. The
anatomical material is all fully explained and illustrated. The
book is arranged in four parts. Part 1, Basic Principles, provides
an introduction to established phonetic theory and to the
principles of phonetic analysis and description, including phonetic
transcription. Part 2, Acoustic Phonetics, considers the physical
nature of speech sounds as they pass through the air between
speaker and hearer. It includes sections on temporal measurement,
fundamental frequency, spectra and spectrograms. Part 3, Auditory
Phonetics, covers the anatomy of the ear and the perception of
loudness, pitch and quality. The final part, Part 4, covers the
articulatory production of speech, and shows how
experimentaltechniques and tools can enhance our understanding of
the complexities of speech production.
Though the audience for this book is mainly students and professors
in the Speech Sciences, it will also be valuable to any students
studying hearing science and acoustics. The book is well supported
with figures, tables, and practice boxes with experiments.
For courses in Sociology (Sociology of Education, Applied Social
Studies, Research Methods, Family Studies); Education (Educational
Studies, Educational Management and Teacher training - including
B.Ed. and PGCE); Social Policy (Education Policy, Research Methods)
and History (Contemporary History, Social History, Research
Methods, Family Histories). It can also be used as a supplementary
text on courses in Education Policy/Management options on Politics
(Education Policy, Political Sociology, Research Methods);
Psychology (Knowledge, Intelligence, Attitudes, Research Methods)
and Public Administration (Education Administration, Education
Management). This unusual multidisciplinary approach combines
textbook and original research to provide an accessible
introduction to the sociology of education, and the evolution of
education in post-war Britain. The book reviews existing research
findings and theories and uses family education histories to
illustrate how changes in education have been personally
experienced and responded to. The issues, systems, key theories and
research methods are all clearly explained. In providing a fresh
and stimulating source of information and new ideas Changing
Education enables students and teachers to understand and challenge
assumptions about what education has been, is, and should be like.
Throughout the world, there are phoneticians who have been
influenced by the teaching, research, and writings of John Laver.
Many have worked with him personally, and most of the contributors
to this book are people with whom he has had special links or whose
involvement represents an appreciation of the breadth of Laver's
interests. While the book is meant to be a tribute to John Laver,
the topics have been chosen to provide an overview of some key
issues in phonetics, with illuminating contributions from some of
the most influential academics in the field. Contributing to this
festschrift are William Hardcastle, Janet Mackenzie Beck, Peter
Ladefoged, John J. Ohala, F. Gibbon, Anne Cutler, Mirjam Broersma,
Helen Fraser, Peter F. MacNeilage, Barbara L. Davis, R. E. Asher,
E. L. Keane, G. J. Docherty, P. Foulkes, Janet Fletcher, Catherine
Watson, John Local, Ailbhe Ni Chasaide, Christer Gobl, John H.
Esling, Jimmy G. Harris, and Francis Nolan.
For courses in Sociology (Sociology of Education, Applied Social
Studies, Research Methods, Family Studies); Education (Educational
Studies, Educational Management and Teacher training - including
B.Ed. and PGCE); Social Policy (Education Policy, Research Methods)
and History (Contemporary History, Social History, Research
Methods, Family Histories). It can also be used as a supplementary
text on courses in Education Policy/Management options on Politics
(Education Policy, Political Sociology, Research Methods);
Psychology (Knowledge, Intelligence, Attitudes, Research Methods)
and Public Administration (Education Administration, Education
Management). This unusual multidisciplinary approach combines
textbook and original research to provide an accessible
introduction to the sociology of education, and the evolution of
education in post-war Britain. The book reviews existing research
findings and theories and uses family education histories to
illustrate how changes in education have been personally
experienced and responded to. The issues, systems, key theories and
research methods are all clearly explained. In providing a fresh
and stimulating source of information and new ideas Changing
Education enables students and teachers to understand and challenge
assumptions about what education has been, is, and should be like.
Like many women artists of her generation, Isabel Alexander
struggled for opportunity and recognition in a field that was
overwhelmingly male; and like many more women across society as a
whole she had to reconcile ambition with financial pressures and
the demands of parenting, and single parenting at that. Yes her
skills in drawing and painting, honed by her rigorous 1930 Slade
training, melded with an unflagging work ethic, fierce independence
and a dalight in experimentation to give her works immediacy and
energy as well as flair and distinction.
As the knowledge economy takes shape, editors face many challenges.
Technology is transforming publishing, text is losing out to
graphics, and writing is distorted by cliche, hype and spin. More
than ever, editors are needed to add value to information and to
rescue readers from boredom and confusion. The Editor's Companion
explains the traditional skills of editing for publication and how
to adapt them for digital production. It describes the editorial
tasks for print and screen publications, from fantasy novels and
academic texts to web pages and government documents. It is an
essential tool for professional editors, as well as media and
publications officers, self-publishers and writers editing their
own work. This revised edition features extended coverage of
on-screen editing, single-source publishing and digital rights, a
comprehensive glossary of editing terms and a companion website
developed especially for students that includes editing exercises,
expert 'tips' and essential weblinks.
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